Running race, Sat. morning, Oct. 7

Any runners, joggers, baby stroller'ers out there interested in a road race Sat. morning? Just gauging interest. The race I'm considering and trying to get more info is listed here.

Friday Distraction

For those of you who feel that there just hasn't been enough new blog content lately on which to waste your precious time, I offer The Official 86Class Blog Trivia Quiz

after you've taken the quiz, here are the answers (i think)

??? PICNIC CANCELLED ??? (Discussion in progress)

I sent Carol an email asking about the picnic and she informed me that she cancelled the picnic.

I really was looking forward to the event and I'm sure alot of others were too. Can we do a quick headcount and does someone in the area want to see if the pavilion is still available if there is interest?

(Everyone, let's continue to discuss the picnic in this post and make a decision asap....added by Dave post-Sonya posting)

THE REQUEST LINES ARE NOW....CLOSED!!

We have compiled enough songs (71) for approx. 291 minutes of music, plenty for our four hour reunion.
Thanks to all who participated.

WE NEED MORE MUSIC!!!!!

We only have 33 songs reqested so far. I think we are going to need about 80-90 songs to get through a four hour evening. So, if you have not reqested your songs, please do so now and for those of you who have, lets have a few more. Thanks for your help.

Class of 86 at 86 (and counting)!

Unless someone makes a last second call (610-882-9027)/email (stfreeman@rcn.com) to me, this looks like the list of people coming to the reunion (I am making this list solely from the spreadsheet of people paid/said they are sending money).

Judy Almazan(Garland)
Lena Azar(Merkel)
Arlana Bennicoff(Corrocher)
Kristen Bond(Bloszinsky)
Michelle Churetta
Tim Cunningham
Sonya Curcio
Steve Freeman
Randy Gillespie
Lisa Harrigle(Strohl)
Michelle Heist(Edwards)
Matt Hollenbach
John Hunsberger
Joe Jackson
Maryjo Jones(Miller)
Kim Kerstetter(Felix)
Julie Kollar(Sodl)
Dan Lacy
Deanna Layton(Milositz)
Todd Long
Shelia Longenhagen(Sobeski)
Colleen McEntee(Abronski)
Chuck McGlade
Rock McGonigle
Denise Miller(Hanzarick)
Rusty Molchan
Mike Muller
Ray Nagiewicz
Patty Newhart(Snyder)
Chris Nogales
Jeff Perdick
Lisa Piller
Robb Piotrowski
Mary Kelly Plata(Cohick)
Frank Reightler
Lisa Rosenblatt(Vecchioli)
John Sands
Carol Schleicher(Good)
Greg Schubert
Debbie Shannon(Kleppinger)
Michael Shuey
Donna Silvius
Donna Skarbo(Sensor)
Jeff Spengler
Lori Stein(Melendez)
Lew Walker

Reunion Status

Can someone please give us an update on where the activities stand for the weekend?

I am curious which events are still on and which have been cancelled (if any). Where and when are they happening?

Thanks!!!!!!

Willowbrook Golf Sign Up

This will be the final time to sign up for golfing on Saturday October 7, 2006. Our tee time is set for 9:00 AM.

To sign up please just leave your full name in the comments area.

The format will be "Best Ball Team Score".

Please also indicate if you play on a regular basis or if you are just trying it out so we can try and keep the teams somewhat competitive.

This is nothing more than to have F U N and catch up on things from the last 20 years and to talk about the "good old days".

Reunion Dreams

I rarely dream at night...or if I do, I don't remember when I wake up. But my pregnancy hormones must be raging because I dream every single night...and it is always about the reunion or someone from our class.

Most pregnant women dream about their babies and here I am dreaming about the Class of '86.

It must be because I usually end up reading blogs at night before I go to bed. Maybe I need to cut back on my blog viewing.

The dreams have been either really funny or down right disturbing. Lets just hope none of them are premonitions or the reunion could be a scary event.

I wish I was able to make the trip up, but I look forward to reading about it here and hopefully seeing some photos too.

Reunion Fashion

I have noticed that a few people have been blogging about the attire for the reunion.
I think all of the pictures below should be represented in some way.


I am personally going to get my red/black jacket, my Jheri curl, my tight black pants, and my one glitter glove. I have been practicing the "Moonwalk" too.

I can't wait.

The MS 150 Ride is Done!

158 Miles, 10 hours, 7600 calories burned.

There were over 7,000 cyclist who raised a record 4 million dollars.

Saturday September 16, 2006
We were on the road by 6:45 AM in a down pour of rain for over 1 and half hours.....not fun at all! The weather became overcast and then sunny as we were getting into Ocean City New Jersey at 12:05 PM.

Sunday September 17, 2006
We were back on the road again by 6:45 AM under a beautiful sunrise and had great weather for the ride back to Cherry Hill New Jersey. We arrived back at 11:35 AM. It was a little tough getting back on the bike and getting started but once we started rolling things got better.

It just amazes me the number of people with MS who show up to support the riders and personally thank them as they cross each finish line. A stranger will just walk up to you, shake your hand and just say "Thanks for all you have done to help". So many of them in wheel chairs and walking with canes. It is one of the best feelings in the world to know that we are helping to make a difference.

One little funny thing happened on the ride. I purchased a good quality cycling bib/shorts just for this ride. At our last rest stop on Saturday (25 miles away from Ocean City) my teamates thought it would be best if they informed me that my bike shorts tore at the seam in the rear and that my ass was showing for the last 40 to 50 miles. They all thought it was funny and had a good time at my expense. I just told them to "say no to crack". I also explained to them that I was pedaling so hard that my shorts just couldn't take all the pressure. I would just like to know how many of the 7,000 cyclist on the road got to see my ass hanging out that day. Needless to say I had to purchase another set of shorts for the ride back. I do have a picture of this but will not be posting it.

I am already registered for next years event. I am looking into doing a breast cancer ride from New York City to Hershey PA next summer which will be 4 days on the bike.

I want to say thanks to all of the classmates who sponsored me!

Updated list of who's coming

It is coming down to the wire and these are the people I have money from.
I hope others slide in late (get me an email (at stfreeman@rcn.com), so I don't give the Blue Monkey a low number ASAP).

These are the people who have given me money (or emailed/called and said they are sending money).

Judy Almazan(Garland)
Lena Azar(Merkel)
Arlana Bennicoff(Corrocher)
Kristen Bond(Bloszinsky)
Michelle Churetta
Tim Cunningham
Sonya Curcio
Steve Freeman
Randy Gillespie
Lisa Harrigle(Strohl)
Michelle Heist(Edwards)
Matt Hollenbach
John Hunsberger
Maryjo Jones(Miller)
Kim Kerstetter(Felix)
Julie Kollar(Sodl)
Dan Lacy
Deanna Layton(Milositz)
Todd Long
Shelia Longenhagen(Sobeski)
Colleen McEntee(Abronski)
Chuck McGlade
Rock McGonigle
Denise Miller(Hanzarick)
Rusty Molchan
Mike Muller
Ray Nagiewicz
Patty Newhart(Snyder)
Jeff Perdick
Lisa Piller
Mary Kelly Plata(Cohick)
Frank Reightler
Carol Schleicher(Good)
Debbie Shannon(Kleppinger)
Donna Silvius
Donna Skarbo(Sensor)
Jeff Spengler
Lori Stein(Melendez)
Lew Walker

Other ideas for reunion night......

Any other things planned for the actual reunion. I thought it would be really cool if people brought old photos and yearbooks. Do you think there could be an area set up for us to display some of this stuff.

Anyone else have any other ideas to make the night more fun???

Southern California

More vacation photo's......I am sure some of you heard me mention that we were going to California. We are back and we had a great time. The pictures are from Sequoia National Park which was amazing, what a beautiful place. The 2nd is me on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood next to one of my favorite actors spots at the Chinese Theatre and the 3rd is from LaJolla Beach in San Diego. The trip was a blast we did so much fun stuff. The kids loved legoland and the San Diego Zoo was awesome!!! The weather was wonderful, always sunny and nice and warm.

The Request Lines are OPEN!!!

Attention members of the Class of 86 its time to select the music for the reunion. Each class member can request 2 songs (it doesnt matter if you are attending the reunion or not, send in your request), that should give us enough music for the evening. If not, we can have a 2nd round of requests.
Please include the artist, song title, album or any other info that will make it easy to find.

Pass the word to those not "blogging" everyday or those with no computer access and take their request.

Are you coming to the reunion?

If you are planning on attending the reunion and your name is not listed below, you need to send a check to me ASAP. I still have some time, but my deadline for a number is about 2 weeks away, and I want to finalize stuff with the Blue Monkey. If Below is the list of people who have sent me checks (there are others who have emailed me and let me know they have sent a check, but many still have not).

If you let me know by email (stfreeman@rcn.com) or posting it on the blog or a phone call (610-882-9027), that will suffice. I know many of you just forgot the deadline and have all intentions of coming. If by chance you sent a check and your name is not listed below, check with your bank to see if it cleared. Sonya already called and said we had not cashed it (because I never got it).

the address is Steve Freeman, 433 16th Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018-4603 and the check should be written out to the CHS Boosters of 1986


Arlana Bennicoff(Corrocher)
Kristen Bond(Bloszinsky)
Steve Freeman
Randy Gillespie
Lisa Harrigle(Strohl)
Matt Hollenbach
Michelle Heist(Edwards)
John Hunsberger
Kim Kerstetter(Felix)
Dan Lacy
Shelia Longenhagen(Sobeski)
Colleen McEntee(Abronski)
Chuck McGlade
Rock McGonigle
Denise Miller(Hanzarick)
Rusty Molchan
Mike Muller
Ray Nagiewicz
Jeff Perdick
Lisa Piller
Mary Kelly Plata(Cohick)
Frank Reightler
Carol Schleicher(Good)
Debbie Shannon(Kleppinger)
Donna Silvius
Donna Skarbo(Sensor)
Jeff Spengler
Lori Stein(Melendez)

Accomodations

Randy asked that i post the link and phone number in case there is still any confusion.

click here for the Hampton Inn's web site

and their info:

Hampton Inn & Suites Bethlehem 200 Gateway Drive, Routes 22 & 512, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States 18017
Tel: +1-610-868-2442 Fax: +1-610-867-0136

also, if you already made reservations at the Best Western, don't sweat it. they are hip to our blunder, they let me cancel with no charge and even transfered my call to the Hampton. also LongE tells me that the BW is where the bar is anyway, so for $10 more, you will save yourself a walk.

i'll add a link to this post to the right sidebar if you need to find this info later.

it's all good.

Hotel Information

The flyer that was sent out has INCORRECT information on it. (I merely used what was on the blog and placed it on the flyer). If you are in need of a room, continue reading

As per Randy Gillespie:

People are calling a toll free number that takes them to Best Western. Our contract is with Hampton Inn next to the Best Western. All of our records are on file at Hampton Inn with our special rate of $109.00. I believe people are calling the wrong place. The Hampton Inn does not have a toll free number. The number to call is 610 868-2442 and ask for the Catty Class of 1986 Rate.

Sorry for the inconvenience and please call the number above to get a room.

I've had enough

These are for all you stinkin' Stiller fans.

'Nuff Said.

Some other Lost Birds

Sonya - this is no disrespect to you. Sorry to hear about your bird.

I just had to do this to get in some digs and get some people fired up for football season!

Here are some other lost birds who can't find their way home.

GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!